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S5 EP2: Encounter on Aisle 9
From: The Nocturnists
Series: Stories from the World of Medicine
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Emergency medicine and helicopter flight physician Mike Abernethy recounts an unexpected run-in at his local Walmart that made him feel as if he’d ...

  • Added: May 04, 2023
  • Length: 46:55
S5 EP1: Serendipity in Shutdown
From: The Nocturnists
Series: Stories from the World of Medicine
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OB/GYN Jackie Howitt and pediatrician Gretchen Volk bring us into the deserted airport where they first met in April 2020 on their way to offer COV...

  • Added: May 02, 2023
  • Length: 53:32
The Write Question - Amy Leach
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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Writer Amy Leach discusses her new book, "The Everybody Ensemble: Donkeys, Essays, and Other Pandemoniums."

Bought by WETS, KWMR, Yellowstone Public Radio, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Dec 15, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 5
The Write Question - Chris La Tray RERUN
From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question
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We revisit an episode from 2019. In this episode, rockstar author and freelance photographer Chris La Tray digs in to his book, "One-Sentence Journ...

Bought by WETS, Yellowstone Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.


  • Added: Oct 20, 2021
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 4
National Writers Series: Tayari Jones
From: Interlochen Public Radio
Series: National Writers Series
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Novelist Tayari Jones talks with fellow writer Aaron Stander about her latest book, "An American Marriage."

Bought by WKAR and WDET Detroit Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 11, 2018
  • Length: 54:30
  • Purchases: 2
Fifth Planet by David Auburn
From: Playing on Air
Series: Playing on Air Singles [8-35 minute short plays, plus interviews]
Caption: Amy Ryan
Amy Ryan stars in Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn’s Fifth Planet. A professional astronomer played by Amy Ryan (Birdman; Gone, Baby, Gone; “The ...

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 39:50
Episode 6: Edie Falco
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
Caption: Edie Falco, Credit: Joe Kohen/Stinger / Getty
Nurse Jackie’s Edie Falco ditches her scrubs and joins Julian Fleisher to explore the music of her past on the Naked American Songbook.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Episode 5: Isaac Mizrahi
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
Caption: Isaac Mizrahi, Credit: Getty/Mark Sullivan
Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi hits the Naked American runway to show his love and knowledge of the songbook.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 2
Episode 4: Rachel Dratch
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
Caption: Rachel Dratch, Credit: Getty/Brad Barket
Comedian Rachel Dratch revisits her youth, sharing memories of theater camp, Cole Porter, and patriotic Passover Seders on this week’s episode of T...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Episode 3: Mo Rocca
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
Caption: Mo Rocca, Credit: The Cooking Channel
Humorist, journalist, actor Mo Rocca reflects on the role the Great American Songbook played in his life from Judy Garland, trust falls, and Triple...

Bought by Troy Public Radio, KICI Iowa City, KUER, and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 02, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Episode 2: Martha Plimpton
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
Caption: Julian Fleisher and Martha Plimpton circa 2004, Credit: Doug Budin
Martha Plimpton shares her devotion to Aretha, what it's like singing for Sondheim, and who she thinks should really get credit for the American So...

Bought by KICI Iowa City, KCMJ Community Radio, and WFAE


  • Added: Feb 01, 2016
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Episode 1: Chris Noth
From: WQXR
Series: The Naked American Songbook
Caption: Chris Noth, Credit: Getty/Dimitrios Kambouris
Television star, Chris Noth kicks his shoes off with host Julian Fleisher as they undresses his love for music and the legend that is Sinatra.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KCMJ Community Radio


  • Added: Feb 01, 2016
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 2
Authors Anonymous
From: Guy Rathbun
Series: Turning Pages: Authors and Their Words
Caption: Authors Anonymous
Screenplay writer and radio host Dave Congalton’s movie is now available from video on demand. Authors Anonymous opens in theaters on April 18 … s...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2014
  • Length: 21:21
Episode # 35 - Castaway: Herb Ivy
From: Jeff Wax
Series: Desert Island Discs
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On December 3rd, Herb Ivy became the 35th Castaway on "Desert Island Discs"; as an on-air personality on WBLM radio he has seen phenomenal success ...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2012
  • Length: 01:27:27
A Conversation with NEA Heritage Fellow, Mike Rafferty
From: National Endowment for the Arts
Series: Art Works
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Irish flutist Mike Rafferty talks about learning flute playing from his father, as well as coming to America and returning to Irish music in his 50...

Bought by KPIP-LP


  • Added: Aug 05, 2011
  • Length: 26:37
  • Purchases: 1
Karen Lucachick
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: What's For Breakfast
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We talk with KAXE Member Karen Lucachick from Sissebakwet - she isn't having a Ukrainian breakfast, but hotdogs (without buns)...

  • Added: May 10, 2010
  • Length: 08:53
Maria Edington
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: What's For Breakfast
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We talk with KAXE Member Maria Edington in Grand Rapids, who has one of the best laughs we've ever heard. She had a hay bale breakfast...

  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 13:56
Tony Pierce
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: What's For Breakfast
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We talk with KAXE Member Tony Pierce from Grand Rapids - he had a wheat bagel with peanut butter and jelly, followed by coffee. He's working his wa...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 11:18
Lightning Proof Telephone REVISED
From: Erik Magnus
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Lightning never strikes twice...

Bought by CKMO


  • Added: Jul 13, 2006
  • Length: 09:11
  • Purchases: 1
Lightning Proof Telephone
From: Erik Magnus
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Lightning never strikes twice...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2006
  • Length: 08:31